Battle of the Ouadi Doum

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Chad–_Libya_conflict
gptkbp:aftermath increased tensions in the region
gptkbp:casualties significant losses on both sides
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Libyan_Arab_Jamahiriya
Chadian forces
gptkbp:conflict a series of military confrontations
gptkbp:country faced international criticism
a country in North Africa
gptkbp:date March 1987
gptkbp:defeated marked a turning point in the conflict
altered the course of the conflict
boosted morale of Chadian forces
led to increased support for Habré's government
led to withdrawal of forces
weakened Gaddafi's influence in the region
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations limited intervention
gptkbp:duration several days
gptkbp:famous_person served as leader of Libya
gptkbp:historical_analysis studied in military history courses
gptkbp:historical_context Cold War dynamics
gptkbp:historical_documentation recorded in various military archives
gptkbp:historical_significance affected relations with neighboring countries
highlighted regional rivalries
influenced Sahelian geopolitics
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of the Ouadi Doum
gptkbp:involved_forces comprised various factions
demonstrated resilience in face of adversity
engaged in extensive planning prior to battle
included regular army and mercenaries
received training from foreign advisors
relied on heavy artillery
suffered from logistical challenges
supported by France
underestimated Chadian capabilities.
utilized air support
utilized local knowledge in combat
gptkbp:leadership gptkb:Hissène_Habré
gptkb:Muammar_Gaddafi
gptkbp:legacy influenced future conflicts in the region
gptkbp:location gptkb:Chad
gptkbp:military_strategy gptkb:political_movement
combined arms operations
focused on territorial expansion
defensive and counter-offensive operations
involved ground and air operations
gptkbp:military_technology use of tanks
gptkbp:notable_battle part of the broader narrative of African conflicts
gptkbp:outcome shift in power dynamics in Chad
gptkbp:result Chadian victory
gptkbp:sibling gained international attention
a country in Central Africa
gptkbp:significance part of the Chadian-Libyan conflict
gptkbp:strategic_importance control of northern Chad
gptkbp:terroir served as President of Chad